A Simple Finger Coil Style Tutorial For Short 4C Natural Hair

We get a lot of requests for style tutorials solely based on 4C natural hair. We love those tutorials because such a huge segment of naturals sport those curls, and need just as much ideas as other curlies in other categories. Now even though I just wrote that sentence I am not a...

Is Your Shower Head Slowing Down Your Journey To Healthy Natural Hair?

Black women know that chlorinated pools and hair are not the best of friends, and many of us have suffered from ignoring that fact. I too am one who spent my childhood in swimming pools all summer long and my hair (and skin) paid deeply for it. But staying away from pools this summer...

8 Things Men Who Have Women With Natural Hair Need To Know

I read an article recently where a naturalista felt that it was important to let her man know what to expect when dating, getting married to, or gaining interest in a woman with natural hair. Recently I went into my bathroom and saw my expensive $9.99 conditioner, half empty and...

Promote Hair Growth and Beautiful Skin by Adding Moringa to Your Beauty Regimen

The race for beautiful healthy hair is always on for us naturals. Some of us are patient, and others are ready to get results now. But be that as it may, when going natural things happen on their own accord and on their own cycle — just as nature intended. When you use natural remedies...

A Boho Chic Protective Style Consisting of Two Simple French Braids

While most of us are gearing up for wash and go season in the back of our minds we know that the constant wetting, shingling and edge controlling can take a toll on our strands. For me, washing or co-washing my hair once or twice a week is not uncommon especially on hot days and...

Avoid Hair Damage This Summer With These 4 Must-Try Tea Rinses

No one wants to spend the summer with dull, dry, unhealthy hair. It is very likely that you have plans to hit up beaches, swimming pools, amusement parks, maybe do some light traveling and of course you want to look good while doing it. However, all of this will add wear and tear...

4 Strange Hair Growth Treatments That Some People Swear By

I’m sure we all search for hair growth tips all day long on Google (if that is your goal of course). If you do that you might  get the same answers over and over, massage this, prevent breakage using this, protect that and consume this along with other common tips to get your...

4 Steps To Evaluate And Treat Your Hair Like A Professional!

When a client sits in a professional’s chair for the first time an evaluation is done to determine the health of the client’s hair and scalp. During this time most professionals will ask the clients questions about her hair’s condition and the products currently used. In the old...

Treating Scalp Problems Using Two Natural Alternatives

Many find wearing protective styles a challenge due to scalp conditions that cause discomfort during warmer months. Some have been so frustrated that they have turned to doctors to diagnose the cause of their scalp problems. Itchiness can lead to soreness, scalp abrasions and eventually...

How I Avoided the Big Chop In Order To Restore My Hair’s Natural Texture

The “Big Chop”; it’s a main topic in the natural hair community, but it shouldn’t have to be. For as long as we’ve been getting relaxers and texturizers, we have been plagued with the notion that they are “permanent” (hence why relaxers are called perms). We are also taught that...

4 Routine Things You Do That Just Might Be Breaking Your Hair

Some people will argue that natural hair is healthier just because it is natural. But natural hair is not always the strongest or the healthiest. The versatility of natural hair is great since we can roll it, twist it, straighten it, blow it, manipulate it to our liking;  but...

Does Your Hair Smell? – How To Avoid Bad Odors Coming From Your Hair And Scalp

I am not one to gossip but I do have a funny story I would like to share. Maybe it isn’t ‘ha ha’ funny but it is one of those things that can make you smile on the inside and give the person total side eye on the outside. So I have a friend who […] The post Does Your Hair Smell?...

5 Moisturizing Hair Masks And Conditioners for Natural Hair Perfect For This Summer

Spring may have sprung, but summer is certainly on its heels! We naturals may love the summer sun, but the heat can leave your hair feeling dry and brittle. There’s nothing worse than creating a fabulous wash and go or twist out, only to have it look dull and dry in a few days due...